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Police Raid Peruvian President’s Home, Looking for Rolex Watches

Dina Boluarte, who has been seen wearing luxury watches and a $50,000 bracelet, is under investigation for breaking the country’s unlawful enrichment and asset disclosure laws. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/ru5RAE7

Second Boat Carrying Aid to Gaza Departs Cyprus

Delivering aid by sea is one of the latest international efforts to stave off starvation in Gaza, where aid has been limited by tightly controlled border crossings. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/6kj2XNL

What shapes Turkey’s municipal elections?

Turks go to the polls on Sunday to choose mayors and local government officials. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XU7vHlt

Russian teen honoured with Muslim medal

Teen receives Russian Muslim Medal for helping to save over 100 lives during the concert hall shooting outside Moscow. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qJXHouP

Czechs Accuse Two Men of Running ‘Russian Influence Operation’ in Europe

Amid news reports that European politicians received payments to promote Russian interests, the Czech government froze the assets of the men and a website, Voice of Europe. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/OhJWIHB

Will the ICJ’s latest orders help Palestinians under attack in Gaza?

Israel has ignored previous International Court of Justice rulings about its war on Gaza. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/C27JaDp

Taiwan’s Top Diplomat Says U.S. Aid to Ukraine Is Critical for Deterring China

Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said in an interview that a Russian victory could embolden China to move against Taiwan and would fuel anti-American propaganda. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/XHe7AqM

Canadian school boards sue social media giants over effects on students

Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram are addictive and have 'rewired' the way children learn, educators say. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/76AuYQa

Ice Skating and the Brain

How do champion skaters accomplish their extraordinary jumps and spins? Brain science is uncovering clues. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/DEVcmPs

Three killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv calls for more weapons

Russia attacks areas in eastern and southern Ukraine in retaliation for fatal bombardments of Russia's border regions. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QR2MY8z

Domestic Political Pressures Widen Divide Between Biden and Netanyahu

The war in Gaza has sorely strained relations between Israel and the United States, and the leaders of both countries have allies at home who would pull them farther apart. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/TA0LD2x

WHO worker and Iranian adviser among several killed in Syria air strikes

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus 'heartbroken' by killing of engineer Emad Shehab. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/P42pOZg

Pentagon chief says civilian death toll in Gaza ‘far too high’

Lloyd Austin tells Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant that humanitarian aid reaching Palestinian enclave 'far too low'. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Xd4CEDp

US, UK sanction alleged China-based hackers for targeting voters, critics

The sanctions identify a company and individuals accused of working with the Chinese government to launch cyberattacks. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/IYmMP28

World reacts to UNSC resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire

Many officials around the world have welcomed the resolution. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dFQGvch

Monday Briefing: Two Charged in Moscow Attack

Plus, the hotel guest who wouldn’t leave. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/HVLbYfu

Chad main opposition figures barred as leaders cleared for election

The central African country's presidential election is set to take place in May. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XZjTIP6

Simon Harris to be Ireland’s youngest PM after clinching party leadership

Harris will be voted in as Ireland's youngest-ever prime minister when parliament next sits on April 9. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PLb7q5s

Piknik, a longtime Russian rock band, is now at the center of a tragedy.

The group was set to play the first of two sold-out concerts when gunmen opened fire at Crocus City Hall. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/M39GIoN

Names of the Victims Killed in the Moscow Concert Attack Begin to Emerge

Those lost include mothers, fathers, an amateur hockey player and many others. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/7AXLFsW

At least 19 reported killed as Israeli forces fire on Gaza aid seekers

Authorities in Gaza said 23 people were also injured while waiting for bags of flour and aid near Kuwait Roundabout. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/crGbILC

Can the UN Security Council agree on a ceasefire resolution for Gaza?

Members reject text drafted by the US in advance of another vote. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jAkiLJX

Live Updates: Catherine, Princess of Wales, Reveals She Has Cancer

The princess described the news as a “huge shock” and asked for “time, space and privacy” in a prerecorded video broadcast on the BBC on Friday evening in Britain. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/GA7CxWX

Russian assault on Ukraine leaves over 1M people in the dark

Launching over 150 missiles and drones into Ukrainian territory, Russia carried out one of its largest military strikes via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XPI3chp

Protests erupt in India after opposition leader arrested

Police have detained protesters campaigning against the arrest of Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/76VNRTy

Why Do Autocrats Like Putin Bother to Hold Elections?

These votes can demonstrate control, serve as a warning and create the illusion of accountability. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/qAFY2s0

The UN approves its first resolution on artificial intelligence

The UN General Assembly has called for a set of international guidelines to address the risks and benefits of AI. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zi9A6a7

Sudan one of the ‘worst humanitarian disasters in recent memory’, UN warns

The UN says a 'humanitarian travesty' is playing out in Sudan amid international inattention and inaction. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Vb4OSlj

How can Israel’s war on Gaza be allowed to continue?

Starvation and disease pose imminent dangers. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/aqDAbug

U.N. Says Israel May Be Restricting Gaza Aid as a War Tactic

International alarm has been growing over the hunger crisis in Gaza, with food experts predicting an imminent famine in the north of the enclave. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/LSkdYvI

Trump adviser Peter Navarro starts prison term for contempt of US Congress

Navarro is the first senior Trump official to be imprisoned for acts related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/nu8AFNc

Who Was Marwan Issa, the Hamas Commander Killed by Israel?

Mr. Issa, a presumed planner of the Oct. 7 attacks, is one of the most senior Hamas leaders killed in Gaza since the start of the war. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/4nN1Duk

UN-backed report says famine ‘imminent’ in northern Gaza

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called a report on hunger in Gaza ‘an appalling indictment’ of conditions. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/b0f39Iq

What’s the impact of Niger cutting military ties with the US?

Niger was a crucial Western ally before a coup happened there last July. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OZ4sGDl

Over 13,000 children killed in Gaza, others severely malnourished: UNICEF

The UN agency says surviving children do not 'even have the energy to cry' as famine looms in the besieged enclave. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OX0qcKP

Navalny’s Widow Votes in Berlin

Yulia Navalnaya, who has vowed to carry on her husband’s work, waited in line for hours with voters outside of the Russian embassy. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/IWdc9TH

Biden jokes about Trump’s ‘mental illness’ at traditional Washington dinner

Digs against Republican rival come as US president deflects criticism that his memory is hazy and he appears confused. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2IH8CxT

Indian navy captures ship from Somali pirates, rescuing 17 crew members

Navy captures MV Ruen off the Indian coast, ending the three-month hijacking of the Maltese-flagged bulk carrier. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/irTOxGo

Rebellious Russians Stage Daring Attacks From Ukraine on Russian Soil

The surprise attacks, timed to Russia’s election, are meant to undermine the sense of stability in Russia and divert the country’s military resources from Ukraine. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/b1GTRDI

‘Everybody’s fight’: Palestinians hail the sacrifice of Corrie, Bushnell

People of color cite a tradition of white allies risking everything to help them. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/rvhDKRE

Bolsonaro presented plan to reverse election after 2022 loss: Court records

Top military leaders reported plan to police, said they would arrest Bolsonaro if he moved forward, documents show. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GOFqUJT

Kushner Developing Deals Overseas Even as His Father-in-Law Runs for President

Donald Trump’s son-in-law, who was also a senior White House official, said he was close to finalizing real estate projects in Albania and Serbia. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/ujr61ao

Ship carrying aid arrives off the coast of Gaza

A ship carrying 200 tonnes of food aid has arrived off the coast of Gaza. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/o0f12ax

Despite problems, SpaceX hails progress after third test of Starship rocket

The rocket, key to NASA's future plans, was lost after re-entering Earth's atmosphere but hit key milestones in flight. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JDBqAPg

Israeli Forces Kill a Teen in East Jerusalem, Palestinian Media Say

Israel’s justice ministry opened an investigation into the killing, which the police said was in response to a firework shot directly at them. The Palestinian news agency said he was 13. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/mtyKhgY

UN seeking more than $850m for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Bangladesh hosts more than a million Rohingya people, many of whom fled a 2017 military crackdown in Myanmar. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WLcK4oH

US prosecutor Robert Hur stands by assessment of Biden’s ‘poor memory’

Hur testifies in a congressional committee hearing about Biden's reported memory lapses, spurring bipartisan criticism. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/576iChJ

Russia claims to repel major Ukrainian drone strikes

Ukraine launched one of its most severe attacks into Russia on Tuesday – destroying critical energy infrastructure. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uMYwHcQ

‘Should never have come to this’: What’s next as Henry steps down in Haiti?

Experts say Haitians need to lead political process after PM Henry's resignation, as uncertainty and tensions swirl. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ZyPFA3b

Princess Kate’s Photo, The Royal Family, and a Conspiracy Obsessed Internet

Prince William and Princess Catherine, along with Prince Harry, initially embraced social media as a way to bypass the media they reviled. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/WEAY8yx